Your Art. Your Income. No Printer Required.
Kenya's first print-on-demand marketplace — designed for Kenyan creatives like you. Upload your design. Set your price. Every time someone in Kenya orders it on a tee, a mug, or a tote bag — you earn.
Join Kenya's growing community of designers already earning from their creativity.
Three Steps to Earning from Your Art
We handle the printing, delivery, and M-Pesa payments. You just create.
Upload Your Design
Create your design in any format (PNG, SVG, AI). Upload it to your Design Yangu store. Set it on a tee, hoodie, mug, tote bag, or phone case.
We Print It When Someone Buys
No inventory. No upfront cost. When a customer in Kenya orders your design, we print it fresh and deliver it to their door. M-Pesa accepted on every order.
You Get Paid
Your earnings go straight to your M-Pesa. No waiting weeks. No forex complications. Just your money, your way.
Why Kenyan Designers Choose Design Yangu
No Upfront Investment
Zero setup fees. Zero printing costs. You pay nothing until you sell something. This is print-on-demand — risk is on us, not you.
Set Your Own Prices
You decide your markup. The base cost is fixed; anything above that is your earnings. A designer charging a premium for their style earns more. Simple.
Customers Are Already Looking
Design Yangu drives the buyers — through social media, SEO, and paid campaigns. Your job is to have great designs listed. We handle the marketing.
Your Art, Kenya-Wide Delivery
Someone in Mombasa can discover your design and receive it at their door. Someone in Kisumu. Eldoret. Nakuru. Your reach as a designer is no longer limited to your city.
You Keep Your IP
Your designs are yours. We don't claim ownership of anything you create. You can sell the same designs elsewhere. You're a partner, not an employee.
Print Your Designs On:
All printed on quality materials. All delivered within Kenya. All orders handled by us.
What Could You Earn?
Freelance design projects are great. Passive income from your existing portfolio is better.
| Your price per tee | Base cost | Your earning / sale | 10 sales / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 1,500 | KES 900 | KES 600 | KES 6,000 |
| KES 2,000 | KES 900 | KES 1,100 | KES 11,000 |
| KES 2,500 | KES 900 | KES 1,600 | KES 16,000 |
* Prices and base costs are illustrative — actual rates shown in your seller dashboard.
Kenyan Designers Already Selling on Design Yangu
Kenyan Designer
Nairobi
“I'd been doing freelance work for 5 years. Design Yangu is the first time my art earns while I sleep.”
Graphic Artist
Mombasa
“The setup took 20 minutes. The first order notification hit my phone and I literally screenshotted it for my mum.”
Illustrator
Kisumu
“Campus fees are no joke. Having a passive income stream from my illustrations is something I didn't think was possible in Kenya.”
Questions Designers Always Ask
Do I need to be a professional designer?
No. If you can create digital art — Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, even well-executed digital photography — you qualify. We look for original, quality work, not professional credentials.
Is it really free to start?
Yes. No monthly fees, no listing fees. You only "pay" by receiving a lower per-unit price than you charge. Design Yangu takes the base cost; you keep the markup.
What file format do you need?
PNG (300 DPI minimum) or vector formats (SVG, AI, PDF). We'll guide you through specs when you apply.
How do I receive payments?
Directly to M-Pesa. No bank transfer delays, no forex conversions. Just M-Pesa notifications whenever you make a sale.
What kind of designs sell well in Kenya?
Afro-geometric patterns, Nairobi street art-inspired designs, Swahili typography, football culture, Kenyan pride graphics — anything that resonates authentically with a Kenyan audience.
Can I sell my designs elsewhere at the same time?
Yes. You retain full IP ownership. Design Yangu is a channel, not an exclusivity contract.
What happens when someone orders my design?
We print it, package it, and deliver it. You don't need to be involved. You just get paid.
My designs have Kenyan/cultural references — is that okay?
That's actually what we encourage. Kenyan-specific designs resonate the most with Kenyan buyers. The more authentically local your work, the better it tends to sell here.
Ready to Turn Your Designs Into Income?
The setup is free. The application takes 5 minutes. The first sale — that's between you and your art.
Kenya needs more homegrown creative businesses. Every design you publish is a step toward that.
Free to join · M-Pesa payouts · No exclusivity · Your art, your terms.